‘I was clearly wrong about Anthropic’; Elon Musk praises Mythos and Fable models

In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has publicly reversed his previous criticisms of the AI startup Anthropic. Musk admitted on social media that he was mistaken in his assessment, stating, "I was clearly wrong about Anthropic. They are obviously currently the leader in AI. No company has released a model as good as Mythos/Fable, and they will undoubtedly have Mythos 2 ready soon." This acknowledgment follows a user's comment on the platform, suggesting that Anthropic's advanced AI capabilities are supported by significant computing resources leased from SpaceXAI. Earlier this year, Anthropic secured a deal with SpaceX for 300 megawatts of compute power, committing to a payment of $1.25 billion per month until May 2029. Musk emphasized his intent to remain fair, stating, "I would never cut them off in a way that hurt them badly, even as a competitor. That’s not my style." This statement raises questions about the future dynamics between Musk and Anthropic, particularly concerning the expiration of their contract, which could impact Anthropic's ability to continue its AI advancements without adequate computing resources. Historically, Musk has been skeptical about Anthropic's potential to lead in the AI sector. However, his recent words suggest a significant shift in perception. He pointed to his open-source patent strategy at Tesla and SpaceX's collaborations with rival firms as examples of his willingness to foster competition while maintaining a fair business environment. While it remains uncertain whether Musk's remarks indicate a change in his competitive stance towards Anthropic, they undeniably highlight the company's recent successes in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.